Spotify’s stock price has been on a promising upswing, with analysts setting ambitious targets as shares edge near $400. The last time SPOT approached this mark was in early 2021, fueled by high-profile content deals, but concerns over profitability and market pressures pulled it down to the $70s in 2022. Under CEO Daniel Ek’s direction, Spotify shifted focus to profitability, cutting unnecessary expenditures. Analysts are optimistic, with targets ranging up to $490 from firms like Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank, driven by projected subscriber growth, podcasting, and ad revenue.
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Mark Zuckerberg Dethroned: Three 22-Year-Old Mercor Founders Become Youngest Self-Made Billionaires
Mercor’s 22-year-old founders have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires after a $350 million funding round valued the AI recruitment startup at $10 billion, surpassing Mark Zuckerberg’s record. Mercor, a fast-rising recruitment startup powering AI model training for Silicon Valley’s biggest labs, has created the world’s youngest self-made billionaires. Three 22-year-old cofounders, including two Americans of Indian origin, have dethroned Mark Zuckerberg as the world’s youngest sel
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Soho House Acquired for £2 Billion as Ashton Kutcher Joins Board
Private members' club chain Soho House has been snapped up for $2.7bn (£2bn) by a consortium involving Hollywood actor turned investor Ashton Kutcher. The group opened its first club in London in 1995, and now has 46 Soho Houses in Europe, North America and Asia, as well a string of other up-market hospitality businesses. It is widely regarded as being a popular haunt of A-list celebrities, and one of its London venues was reportedly where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had their first date.
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Cardi B Addresses Maduka Okoye’s Baby Mama Comments In New Audio
Cardi B is addressing the latest wave of speculation surrounding her love life after photos of the Grammy-winning rapper with Nigerian soccer star Maduka Okoye sparked widespread online conversation. In audio obtained by The Neighborhood Talk, the “Bodak Yellow” artist spoke candidly about the scrutiny that follows nearly every public appearance with someone she is rumored to be dating. Cardi B suggested that the attention escalated almost immediately after she was seen with Okoye in Italy. “Y
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Chris Brown Pleads Guilty To London’s Nightclub Attack
R&B singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty Friday to one count of affray in London’s Southwark Crown Court, resolving a substantial portion of the criminal case arising from a 2023 altercation at a Mayfair nightclub that injured music producer Abraham Diaw. Brown changed his plea after previously denying the allegations. In exchange, prosecutors withdrew charges of assault, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon. Brown’s friend and vocal coach, Omololu Akinlolu,
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FIFA announces the official fan-voted 2026 World Cup dream team
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland have been named in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team, with both rewarded for standout performances during unexpected runs by their teams. Vozinha topped the goalkeeper vote with 39.6% after a string of impressive displays for World Cup debutants Cape Verde, taking the place in the team despite Spain’s Unai Simon winning the Golden Glove, which is selected by a FIFA technical group. The 40-year-old, who was without a
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NBA 2K27 covers to feature Victor Wembanyama, Derrick Rose or Caitlin Clark
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, WNBA star Caitlin Clark and NBA legend Derrick Rose will grace the various covers of NBA 2K27. The latest edition of NBA 2K will feature a trio of different cover athletes. NBA 2K27 revealed today that NBA star Victor Wembanyama, WNBA star Caitlin Clark and NBA legend Derrick Rose will grace the covers of their various editions that will be available on Sept. 4 Ball Over Everything 💯 Pre-order NBA 2K27 now! ➡️ https://t.co/xIMBzDuP2B pic.twitter.com/RTSpX2Ecox
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